Market Access Protocol
Operational security standards and technical documentation for establishing a secure connection to the nexus darknet market infrastructure.
Security Notice: Always ensure your Tor Browser is updated to the latest stable release. The nexus market onion service utilizes V3 addresses exclusively for end-to-end encryption and enhanced authentication.
01 Environment Configuration
Accessing the nexus-market requires a properly configured Tor environment. Standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) cannot resolve .onion TLDs and leak critical metadata.
Security Level
Set Tor Browser Security Level to Safer. This disables JIT and other high-risk features while allowing functional scripts required for the market interface.
Window Size
Do not maximize the browser window. Keep it at the default launch size to prevent browser fingerprinting via viewport dimensions.
02 Cryptographic Verification
Man-in-the-middle attacks are mitigated by using cryptographically signed links. Below is the master nexus onion address. Verify this address against the PGP signature found on our Links page if utilizing a different source.
Active Mirrors
03 Connection & DDoS Mitigation
Upon navigating to the link, you will encounter the Nexus Guard queue system. This layer filters malicious bot traffic to ensure market stability.
- Clock Sync: Ensure your system clock is accurate. Time drift can cause captcha validation failures.
- Latency: The Tor network introduces natural latency. Allow up to 45 seconds for the initial handshake.
- Captcha: Complete the rotating visual challenge. If it fails repeatedly, generate a new Tor identity (Ctrl+Shift+U).
04 Identity & Mnemonic Generation
Nexus operates on a strict zero-knowledge policy. We do not store identifiable data. Account recovery is handled exclusively via cryptographic mnemonic seeds.
Credentials
- Username: Case insensitive public identifier.
- Password: Use a complex string distinct from other markets.
- Withdrawal PIN: 6-digit numeric code for authorizing fund movements.
The Mnemonic
During registration, you will be shown a 12-word seed phrase.
CRITICAL: Write this down physically. Nexus support cannot reset passwords. Without this seed, your account and funds are permanently inaccessible.
05 PGP 2FA Hardening
To defend against phishing and account compromise, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via PGP is mandatory for vendor accounts and highly recommended for buyers.
- Navigate to /settings/security within the market interface.
- Paste your ASCII armored PGP Public Key.
- The system will generate an encrypted challenge block.
- Decrypt the block using your private key (e.g., via Kleopatra or GPG4Win) to reveal the verification code.
- Enter the code to bind the key. Toggle "Enable 2FA" to enforce decryption on every login.
Walletless Architecture Note
Nexus utilizes a hybrid wallet/walletless payment system. For maximum security, users are encouraged to utilize the "Direct Pay" feature for orders, which routes cryptocurrency (XMR/BTC) directly to the escrow contract without holding funds in a market wallet, significantly reducing exit scam exposure.